CWRI20010 Scripts for Contemporary Theatre
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is CWRI20010 hard?
CWRI20010: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How to write scripts for theatre, studying plays in many styles and workshopping your own original script.
After it you can
- Use core techniques of writing for the stage
- Review a live theatre production
- Write and workshop an original play script
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
- CWRI30005
How it’s assessed
Participation 10%, Reports and essays 30%, Assignments 60%
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Quick answers
- When is CWRI20010 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking CWRI20010?
- No prerequisites.
- Does CWRI20010 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 10%, Reports and essays 30%, Assignments 60%.
- How many class hours a week does CWRI20010 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take CWRI20010 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after CWRI20010?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example CWRI30015.
- Can I rate CWRI20010?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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